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Sexual abuse is a serious crime that can result in severe physical and psychological harm for the abused. While sexual abuse is a criminal offense that is tried in criminal court, survivors also have the right to file a civil lawsuit to recover compensation for the damages incurred. If you were abused, a Toledo sexual abuse lawyer can help you take legal action.

At Cooper Elliott, we understand the challenges you face and are prepared to get you justice and compensation. Our experienced Toledo personal injury lawyers have recovered over $700 million in damages for our clients. We understand the challenges you face and are committed to working to ensure a favorable outcome to your case.

Steps a Sexual Abuse Attorney in Toledo Will Take in Your Case

The process of pursuing compensation through a sexual abuse lawsuit can feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with the emotional impact of abuse. Fortunately, an experienced Toledo sexual abuse attorney can handle every aspect of your case while you focus on your physical and emotional health.

After you secure our services, we will conduct a thorough investigation into your case to gather evidence, identify witnesses, and identify all liable parties. Once our initial investigation is complete, we will prepare all necessary paperwork and file your lawsuit or insurance claim accurately and on time.

We will then prepare your case for court and ensure we are ready to best represent you if your case goes to trial. As we build your case, we will also be in continued contact with the liable party’s insurance provider or legal representative, attempting to negotiate a favorable settlement deal that meets your needs.

For a free legal consultation with a sexual abuse lawyer serving Toledo, call 614-481-6000

Identifying Liable Parties and Holding Sexual Abusers and Liable Institutions Accountable

Sexual abuse can take many forms and occur in a variety of settings, including:

Homes
Schools
Workplaces
Medical facilities
Religious institutions

As well as holding your abuser responsible, you may also pursue legal action against an institution that enabled the abuse or helped to conceal it, such as:

School districts
Religious organizations
Care homes
Daycare centers

Our experienced legal team can identify all the liable parties and take action to recover your compensation.

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Compensation You Can Recover Through a Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

When you file a civil lawsuit after suffering sexual abuse, you will likely be eligible to recover a wide range of damages from the liable party. Identifying all the damages that apply is critical for recovering the full amount you need and deserve.

Commonly recovered damages in these cases include:

Medical expenses, including psychological counseling
Future medical costs
Lost wages
Decreased earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Mental anguish
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Loss of consortium
Loss of companionship
Punitive damages

A sexual abuse attorney serving Toledo can determine the available damages and pursue fair compensation for your losses.

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Statute of Limitations for Filing a Sexual Abuse Lawsuit in Toledo

The age of the sexual assault victim is the biggest factor in determining the deadline for filing a civil lawsuit. Ohio Revised Code Section 2305.111(B) gives adult survivors of sexual abuse one year from the date of the abuse to file a lawsuit against their abuser.

If they do not know the identity of their abuser, they will have one year from the date they learn this information or when they reasonably should have discovered their abuser’s identity.

For survivors of childhood sexual abuse, the deadline for filing a lawsuit is 12 years, with the clock starting the day they turn 18. This means that survivors will have until their 30th birthday to take legal action.

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You Can Still File a Civil Lawsuit Even if Your Abuser is Not Convicted of a Criminal Charge

You may be discouraged if your abuser is found not guilty in criminal court or if the charges against them are dropped altogether. While this can be frustrating, it does not mean you cannot recover damages through a civil lawsuit. Keep in mind that the burden of proof is much greater in criminal cases than it is in civil court.

For a person to be convicted of a criminal charge of sexual abuse, the prosecutor must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. However, in a civil lawsuit, your lawyer simply needs to prove that it is more likely than not that the defendant committed the abuse.

An experienced Toledo sexual abuse lawyer can help you hold your abuser accountable even if the criminal charges against them don’t lead to a conviction.

Our Sexual Abuse Lawyers Get Paid for Results

When you hire a sexual abuse attorney in Toledo, you don’t have to worry about being charged at a high rate you can’t afford. At Cooper Elliott, we do not charge a fee to retain our services, nor do we bill our clients at an hourly rate. Instead, we work on a contingency fee basis.

Charging our clients in this manner means that you won’t owe us anything for our services unless we recover compensation on your behalf. If we can get you money for your losses, we will charge a single fee, which will be assessed after your case. This fee will be taken directly from the money you recover at a fixed rate.

Using a contingency fee payment structure helps ensure that all abuse survivors have access to experienced legal representation.

Get Help From an Experienced Sexual Abuse Lawyer Serving Toledo Today

We know the strength it takes to come forward after enduring sexual abuse, and we aim to support our clients through this challenging period. Our experienced legal team has been helping clients get justice and compensation for the last 30 years. We will use every resource at our disposal to help ensure a favorable outcome to your case.

Contact us today by phone or through our website to schedule a free, no-obligation case evaluation with a member of our legal team.

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06:30 17 May 23

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